Netherlands women's national rugby union team

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Netherlands
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Union Dutch Rugby Union
Head coach Sylke Haverkorn
Captain Linde Corine Van Der Velden
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First colours
World Rugby ranking
Current16 (as of 15 April 2024)
First international
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 0–4 France  Flag of France.svg
( Utrecht, Netherlands; 13 June 1982)
Biggest win
Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark 3–141 Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg
( Grenade, France; 2 May 2004)
Biggest defeat
Flag of England.svg  England 91–3 Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg
( Belluno, Italy; 19 April 1999)
World Cup
Appearances3 (First in 1991)
Top 20 rankings as of 8 April 2024 [1]
RankChange*TeamPoints
1Steady2.svgFlag of England.svg  England 096.18
2Steady2.svgFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 090.56
3Steady2.svgFlag of France.svg  France 088.00
4Steady2.svgFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 086.27
5Steady2.svgFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 081.61
6Increase2.svg1Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 076.50
7Decrease2.svg1Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 075.80
8Steady2.svgFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 075.14
9Steady2.svgFlag of the United States.svg  United States 072.57
10Steady2.svgIRFU flag.svg  Ireland 070.63
11Steady2.svgFlag of Japan.svg  Japan 069.38
12Steady2.svgFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 065.17
13Steady2.svgFlag of Spain.svg  Spain 065.03
14Steady2.svgFlag of Russia.svg  Russia 061.10
15Increase2.svg1Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 059.57
16Decrease2.svg1Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 058.98
17Steady2.svgFlag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 058.65
18Steady2.svgFlag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 058.31
19Steady2.svgFlag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan 055.97
20Steady2.svgFlag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 052.84
*Change from the previous week
Netherlands during the 2013 Women's European Qualification Tournament. Torneo de clasificacion WRWC 2014 - Samoa vs Holanda - 23.jpg
Netherlands during the 2013 Women's European Qualification Tournament.

The Netherlands women's national rugby union team (Dutch : Nederlands dames nationale rugbyteam) are a national sporting side of Netherlands, representing them at rugby union. The side first played in 1982.

Contents

History

The Netherlands' women's national rugby union team hosted the first ever women's international women's rugby union match. This match took place in Utrecht on June 13, 1982. France won against the Netherlands with 4–0. [2]

The Netherlands made their debut at the 1991 World Cup. They finished in 7th place out of 12 teams. They hosted the 1998 World Cup and qualified for the 2002 World Cup, where they finished 13th and 15th.

Women's rugby has increased in popularity in the Netherlands in the past decades. The airing of the 2015 World Cup on national television has further attributed to the increase in popularity.

Records

Overall

(Full internationals only)

Rugby: Netherlands internationals 1982-
OpponentFirst gamePlayedWonDrawnLostPercentage
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 20008800100.00%
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 2008211066.66%
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 199810010.00%
Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark 20032200100.00%
Flag of England.svg  England 199740040.00%
Flag of Finland.svg  Finland 20121100100.00%
Flag of France.svg  France 19821210118.33%
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 199217160194.12%
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 198720020.00%
Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 2019310233.33%
IRFU flag.svg  Ireland 199830030.00%
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 1988820625.00%
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 2002210150.00%
Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan 199920020.00%
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 199010010.00%
Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 20042200100.00%
Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 1998430175.00%
Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 201310010.00%
Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 1995610516.67%
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 200620020.00%
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 199550050.00%
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 198418150383.33%
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland 20141100100.00%
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union 19902200100.00%
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 199030030.00%
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 2001530260.00%
Summary19821326606650.00%

Rugby World Cup

YearRoundPositionGPWDLPFPA
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg 1991 Plate semi-finalsN/A42023418
Flag of Scotland.svg 1994 Did not participate
Flag of the Netherlands.svg 1998 Shield final13th530219740
Flag of Spain.svg 2002 15th place playoff15th410333180
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2006 Did not participate
Flag of England.svg 2010 Did not qualify
Flag of France.svg 2014
IRFU flag.svg 2017
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2021
Total3/913th13607264238
  Champion  Runner-up  Third place  Fourth
* Tied placing Best placingHome venue

Players

Squad to the 2024 Rugby Europe Women's Championship.

PlayerPosition
Anouk Veerkamp Hooker
Anoushka Beukers Hooker
Nicky Hannie Dix Loosehead Prop
Brechtje Karst Tighthead Prop
Sydney De Weijer Prop
Julia Birgitta Pernilla Morauw Prop
Inger Marit Jongerius Lock
Isa Suzanne Prins Lock
Elisabeth Boot Loose Forward
Mariet Anna Luijken Loose Forward
Linde Corine Van Der Velden (c) Loose Forward
Julia Paulina Verhoeven Forward
Mhina Suzanne De Vos Forward
Esmee Ligtvoet Scrum-half
Isis Yara Touw First Five-Eighths
Pien Selbeck Centre
Isa Suzanne Annemijn Spoler Centre
Gaya Karlijn Van Nifterik Wing
Senne Sophie Anne Hoog Wing
Lieve Geraldine Stallmann Fullback
Noa Johanna Donkersloot Back
Marit Veronique Lemmens Back
Quen Makkinga Back

Coaching Staff

PositionName
Head Coach Sylke Haverkorn
Assistant CoachGareth Gilbert
ManagerJosina Verweij
PhysioYael Nillissen
Water Carrier 1Mathew Cripps
Water Carrier 2, S&CDino Bozic

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